ABOUT CENTURY EGG / 梅花牌皮蛋
皮蛋，也称为松花蛋，外国人也称之为[直译] 千年蛋、百年蛋等等。
梅花牌皮蛋不含铅和防腐剂。梅花牌皮蛋含铅量接近零，远低于马来西亚食品法令（1983）规定的的食品中铅量允许标准2mg/kg。皮蛋外壳上的薄蜡层除了防止皮蛋水分流失，也保持其新鲜度和品质。
适量食用皮蛋不仅安全，而且对身体有益。碱性食物，如皮蛋，可帮助消化，且提高免疫系统。就此，清朝名医王士雄在其名作《随息居饮食谱》便提到 “皮蛋，味辛、涩敢、咸，能泻热、醒酒、去大肠火，治泻痢，能散能敛”。
Century egg, a traditional Chinese delicacy, is also commonly known as pidan, preserved egg, thousand-year egg or hundred-year egg.
Blossom century egg is lead free and preservative free, consisting almost zero lead compound - much lower than 2 mg/kg, the maximum permitted proportion of lead stated in the Food Act 1983 (Act 281). It is coated with a thin wax layer to prevent moisture loss, preserve its freshness and quality.
Lead-free century egg is safe to be consumed and in fact good for health, when consume in moderation. Alkaline food, such as century egg, not only improves our digestion, but also enhances body immune system. Wong Shi Xiong, a renowned Chinese doctor from Qing dynasty recorded his observation in his book. "Century egg has an exceptionally strong taste. It helps to reduce heat from the body, release hangover and diarrhea".
OUR STORY / 我们的故事
身为马来西亚主要无铅鸡皮蛋生产商之一，华成食品工业有限公司以产品品质和研发为傲。本地各大蛋商、酒楼餐馆、霸级超级市场和杂货商等等兼有出售本公司梅花牌无铅皮蛋。
其前身是成立于1988年的华顺食品有限公司。华顺食品研发梅花牌无铅皮蛋，以让食家在重视健康之时， 也能安心地品尝这美味的中华美食。
华顺食品以薄蜡裹着皮蛋来确保其新鲜度的技术也逐渐地在本地皮蛋界中广泛使用。
从在家经营的小本生意发展至有规模的制作厂, 华顺食品在2017年正式更名为华成食品工业有限公司。
未来，华成食品工业有限公司将持续保持产品品质佳，并开发更多的产品系列。
Being one of the leading lead-free chicken century egg manufacturers in Malaysia, Wahsoon MT Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as Hwason Food Technology.) takes pride in its quality production and innovation. Its Blossom Brand lead-free century eggs are available at restaurants, hypermarkets and groceries nationwide.
Founded in 1988, Hwason Food Technology introduced its signature Blossom Brand lead-free chicken century egg, to target the niche market for healthy food products. Its innovation in using wax coating to ensure the freshness of century egg has also become a common practice in the local century eggs industry.
Hwason Food Techology has then expanded from a home-based business to a manufacture plant. It is renamed to Wahsoon MT Sdn. Bhd. in early 2017.
In the future, Wahsoon MT Sdn. Bhd. will continue to uphold its unparalleled quality control standard as well as establishing new product range.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have collected a few common questions and misconception from the public, and would like to share them with you.
Myth #1: Is century egg safe to consume?/误解#1 皮蛋有毒吗？
The high lead compound in some conventionally made century egg not only causes a burning sensation and numbness in throat, but also brings detrimental health effect. Therefore, customers are advised to opt for lead-free century egg. 传统制作的皮蛋含有过量的重金属，如铅。因此，食用这皮蛋后，喉咙都会有丝丝麻呛的感觉。因此，顾客购买时须慎选无铅皮蛋。
Myth #2 Is century egg high in cholesterol? /
误解#2 皮蛋是否含高胆固醇？
Cholesterol level in lead-free century egg is almost similar to the cholesterol level in fresh egg because the ingredients used consist no cholesterol.
无铅皮蛋与新鲜蛋的胆固醇含量不相上下，因为制作皮蛋过程中没有添加油脂类的成份
Myth #3 Is century egg cured in horse urine? /
误解#3 皮蛋是否用马尿浸泡制作？
The unfounded myth arises from the strong pungent odour given by the century egg, which is reminiscent of urine. Century egg is, in fact, prepared by soaking the eggs in an alkaline brine.
皮蛋风味特殊浓郁，因此才有此误传。其实，皮蛋是利用食用化学碱性液体制作的。
What is the best way to cut the century eggs?
请问该怎么切皮蛋？
1. You may wipe a knife with edible oil to cut the century egg.
2. Alternatively, get a 30cm-thread or 30cm-fishing-line to cut the egg.
3. Place the egg vertically top down (the roundest part at the bottom) on the wedge egg slicer.
方法一，先在刀子上抹层薄薄的食油才切。
方法二，用一条约30公分的线或鱼线切。
方法三，也是最方便的方式，即是切蛋机。请记把皮蛋倒立（较圆的部分往下）在切蛋模上。
How to crack the shell without breaking the soft century egg?
怎么在剥开蛋壳时保留完整的皮蛋？
Gently knock the shell with a spoon or against kitchen counter surface until the shell cracks, before peeling it off.
用汤匙轻敲蛋壳周围或把皮蛋轻敲在厨房橱柜表面。然后， 用手指把破裂的蛋壳轻轻剥开就行了。
What are the pale white patterns likened to pine branches or snowflakes on the century egg surface? Is the egg still edible?
在皮蛋表面呈浅白色的松叶似针状花纹是什么？皮蛋还适于食用吗？
During the making of century egg, protein is broken down into amino acid. Hence, where the surrounding environment is cool and dry, the white crystallised patterns will be formed gradually on the egg surface. And yes, it is safe to consume.
在制作皮蛋过程中蛋白质被分解至其基本单位即氨基酸。因此，当四周环境微凉和干燥时，皮蛋表面便会逐渐呈现浅白色的松花状结晶。此时，皮蛋不只还是安全食用，味道也极佳。
Is the century egg edible when partial of egg turns yellow?
若剥壳后的皮蛋变呈黄色了，还适于食用吗？
When a major portion of the egg particularly egg yolk turns yellow, it means the egg has been exposed to air. A strange smell emanates. It really depends on personal taste buds, as some have special liking on this kind of century egg.
当表面和内容呈黄色，且散发异味，即表示皮蛋已经不新鲜了。尽管我们不建议食用，可是有些食客偏好这类的皮蛋。
Is the century egg edible when the egg white turns fluid?
若剥开皮蛋后，皮蛋的蛋白呈稀水状，请问适于食用吗？
The century egg is inedible when the egg white turns fluid. The fresh egg is already not fresh before it is cured.
若皮蛋蛋白呈稀水状，即表示皮蛋已经变质了。因此，不适于食用。
What is the layer coating around the century egg shell?
请问皮蛋外壳上的薄层是什么？
The purpose of this thin wax layer coating is to maintain the freshness of century egg. Peeling the century egg is now less messy, more convenient and hygienic.
我们用一层薄蜡裹着皮蛋主要是为了保持皮蛋新鲜，同时也让食客能以更方便，快捷及卫生的方式剥开皮蛋。
How to store the century eggs?
怎么保存皮蛋？
Store the century eggs in a cool, dry place. Need not keep in refrigerator.
在蛋壳没有破损下，把皮蛋保存在阴凉干燥处，毋需存放在冰箱。
Once opened, how long can I keep the century egg?
剥壳后的皮蛋能保存多久？
It is advised to consume the century egg once opened. It will gradually turn yellowish and thus affect the taste once exposed to air.
建议把剥壳后的皮蛋尽快食用完毕，因为无铅皮蛋与空气接触后，便会逐渐变质而呈黄色。
When is the expiry date of century egg?
皮蛋能保存到多久？
The expiry date can be found on the individual package of century egg. As far as the century egg is kept in a cool, dry place and the egg shell is well intact, it can be stored up to a year. The pale white crystallised patterns will be formed on the century egg surface as it ages.
皮蛋个别包装上有标示食用期限。只要蛋壳在毫无破损下，且保存在阴凉干燥处，皮蛋能保存至一年。保存时间越长，皮蛋上的松花结晶更易显现，味道更香醇浓郁。
